Hollister Co., a clothing company. Hot is an acronym for Heal over Time. Hollister, California, a place in the United States. The usage of the word in this manner is notably used by Paris Hilton as a catch phrase: "That's hot!". Slang synonym for "impressive", "great", "cool", or "excellent". See physical attractiveness.

Slang adjective describing something or someone that is sexually attractive and/or provocative (used: Melina is hot). Slang adjective describing something that has been stolen. In some areas of the United States, it is another name for a hot dog. Hot is also the name of a 1970s pop music group whose best-known song is "Angel In Your Arms".

"Be careful, the room is hot". Jargon used to describe radioactivity. Can describe spicy food. See also heat conduction.